Cultural heritage property owners may be financially supported according to the part
of Vilnius Old Town Revitalisation Programme – "Community Development".
Co-operation of public and private funds is a new activity in Lithuanian conservation
which is implemented only through OTRA. Part of Vilnius Old Town Revitalisation
Programme Budget is allocated for the support of private renovations. Concerning the
relationship between State (municipal) and private funds, the following principles
are applied: Up to 50% of the renewal costs for roof renovation, street facades and
building surroundings and up to 40% of the renewal costs for yard facades and
landscaping can be covered by public funds.

Common public-private partnership projects are implemented since the year 2000.
Consultation meetings are often organised, special information publications are
distributed. It is explained how to preserve authentic parts of buildings and their
environment. It encourages the public consciousness, interest in Vilnius Old Town
values and means of their preservation.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) have provided support for the Community
Development. In 1999–2000 UNESCO/WHC - UN/UNDP Technical Assistance Programme
included the promotion of public involvement, the dissemination of information among the
population and investors. The leaflet "How to take part in the Vilnius Old Town
Revitalisation Programme", brochures "Investors' Guidelines" and "Conservation Guidelines"
were published in the framework of this support.

In 1999 – 2003, financial support for a Community Development was provided by the
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Lithuania. Information brochure
"Preservation of Authentic Elements of Built Fabric of Vilnius Old Town: Entrance Gates,
Doors and Windows" and the leaflet "Program of Study Tours for Youth" were published
in the framework of this programme.

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